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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.92, 1,327.12 and 669.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.92, 1,327.12 and 669.76 is: 1,003.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.92 : 1,327.12 = 669.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.92/1,327.12 = 669.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.92x = 1,327.12 × 669.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.92x = 888,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,851.89/885.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.31

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